When I auditioned to be Santa Claus for Meijer I had no idea what I was in for. Of course, I was excited when I got the part, being Santa in street clothes is pretty much my everyday life. And I loved the idea of a commercial, especially a long format 90 second spot, that …
One of my favorite things about being Santa Claus in Hollywood, Studio City and the entire Los Angeles area are the unique opportunities that pop-up. Last week I spent a full day in a “green-screen studio” shooting dozens of short vignettes for a “Secret Hallmark Project”. In addition to the traditional Santa outfit we shot …
For many years now I’ve enjoyed tinkering with words, making little rhymes or re-writing song lyrics Weird Al style (by the way I was Santa at a party he was at last year, it was very fun). After I write my little poems I make a video of me reading them, nothing fancy, just me …
Imagine your child gets a terrific report from their teacher and Santa Claus congratulates him or her via Skype. How about Santa making a special Skype appearance at a birthday party? And sometimes a child can benefit from some positive reinforcment from Santa coupled with a reminder or 2 about staying on the Nice List. …
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Sure, as an actor I portray different characters; but as you might imagine, with my look and background Santa is the character I play the most. In November and December, it’s live appearances at parties, fund raisers and community events. June through October it’s Santa Claus auditions and shoots for TV programs and commercials all …
Santa Hollywood: TV & Movies Santa Claus I had so much fun appearing as Santa Claus in 4 national TV commercials, an appearance on the Food Network, another appearance on KTLA News 5, a movie trailer with Mark Wahlberg and WILL FARRELL for their movie Daddy’s Home, an Internet commercial for Coca Cola and several other Internet …
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A father sneaks downstairs to eat the cookies left for Santa, when suddenly his son catches him in the act. He sprays on a beard of Reddi-Wip to try and disguise himself, but the real Santa is right behind him.
On June 18, 2015, Lori woke with a vision for a new Christmas character. Since that day, Lori and I have invested more than 600 hours creating a new book, including the concept, layout, book cover, and over thirty amazing illustrations, With your help, this delightful new character will make his debut this Christmas season …
Back in March Lori & I shot some “green screen” images to be used in a website. While on the shoot the client asked if we could make a little video for his website too. We did & he just sent me a link to it. Check it out. I think it came out pretty good…
Last night in a Farmers Boys restaurant, the day before in a Hobby Lobby store and nearly every day on LA freeways, parking lots, gas stations faces turn to smiles as people spot Santa Claus. He’s out of place, out of uniform but never out of character. He is unmistakably Santa Claus. Usually wearing white …